Rare Southern U.S. Winter Storm; Dangerous Cold Weather For Much of the Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather for Southern California

A rare winter storm impacting the Southern U.S. will move offshore Wednesday morning. Behind the storm, arctic air will continue encompassing the eastern two-thirds of the Nation with only a slow return to normal temperatures expected by the end of the week. Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity will maintain Critical fire weather conditions in southern California into Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:42:14 am CST

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio, TX

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston, TX

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National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley, TX

Extreme Cold Warning

Freeze Warning

Cold Weather Advisory

High Surf Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Rip Current Statement

Freeze Warning/Cold Weather Advisory

Small Craft Advisory

Hard Freeze Tonight

Black Ice Safety

Protéjase del Frío

Extended Forecast

A Freeze Warning is in effect from 6 PM Tonight until 11 am Wednesday as low temperatures will fall to as low as 20°F. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect through 9 AM Wednesday for wind chills as low as 16°F

A small craft advisory is in effect through 9 AM Wednesday morning for the offshore waters, and until the nearshore waters through Midnight. Winds will be north at 15-25 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Waves 7-12 feet in the offshore waters, and 6-9 feet in the nearshore waters.

Expect clear skies and light winds to allow temperatures to plummet into the teens and 20s most areas tonight. Temperatures could be below freezing for over 15 hours tonight! Be sure to take care of your Pets, Plants and Pipes!

Any moisture remaining on the roads tonight can refreeze causing slick roads. This is something we call black ice. It's difficult to see at night but can cause dangerous driving conditions.

Las temperaturas y sensaciones térmicas estarán muy bajas esta semana. Es momento de protegerse a usted y a otros. No olvide a las poblaciones vulnerables como los niños y los ancianos, las mascotas, las plantas y las tuberías. Evite la exposición prolongada a estas condiciones. Vista en capas y manténgase en interiores, especialmente lunes en la noche hasta el miércoles en la mañana.

Temperatures will gradually warm through this weekend with a couple freezing nights Wednesday night and Thursday night inland. Temperatures will reach the 70s across the area on Sunday, along with a 30-50% chance of showers.

*Hourly Weather Roundup ( )*
*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp*	*Dewpt*	RH	*Wind*	*Baro*	*Remarks*
Alice	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Beeville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Corpus Christi	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Corpus Christi NAS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cotulla	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsville NAS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laredo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Port Lavaca	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Victoria	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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